A time capsule believed to be 175 years old has been found at a park in Derry - but it won't be giving up its secrets just yet.

The remarkable find was discovered in the foundations of a building in Brooke Park.

A planned excavation had been taking place in the area when the capsule was dicovered.

The cylinder, which is made of lead, is thought to contain coins and papers from the time.

The capsule is currently with Derry City and Strabane District Council’s museum and heritage team.

They will be opening it in the coming days, taking extra care to ensure no damage is caused.

Parks Manager of Brooke Park Emma Barron and Colin Kennedy, Parks Development Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council holding the time capsule discovered in the footings of the former Gwyn’s Institute site in Brooke Park

Colin Kennedy from the council said the capsule had caused a lot of excitement.

He said those involved in the excavation knew a capsule had been laid in a foundation stone from papers at the time.

The site was previously occupied by a orphanage.

It was demolished in 1986.

Another time capsule discovered in the city five years ago is currently on display at the city’s Guildhall.

The vessel contained coins and documents and was placed at the site of the building in 1887.

Among the prized items inside was handwritten documentation detailing the background of the building.